Thailand Advances Small Modular Reactor Plan with 300 MW Target for 2037

Key summary

The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is accelerating preparations for a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) under the draft Power Development Plan 2026 (PDP 2026). The first unit, with a capacity of 300 MW, aims to connect to the grid by 2037. The project requires an investment budget of 60,000-70,000 million baht per plant. EGAT plans to hire foreign consultants to study technology and site selection according to international standards, while collaborating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for safety protocols. The initiative seeks to provide low-carbon baseload power 24 hours a day, reduce reliance on fluctuating LNG prices, and support growing demand from data centers and AI sectors.